The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Controllers, AWM Public Product Control, Associate

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance preferred
  • CFA or CPA credential or progress towards these designations preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience in financial markets and investment management preferred
  • Strong understanding of valuation methods for securities required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and AI tools like Copilot

Responsibilities

  • Assist in verifying prices of fixed income securities and OTC derivative positions
  • Develop valuation and price verification frameworks for new securities and funds
  • Interact with independent fund administrators to address valuation inquiries
  • Prepare management reports and key valuation metrics for stakeholders
  • Coordinate annual due diligence process with pricing vendors and brokers
  • Review and update the Valuation Policy annually

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture with access to cross-departmental collaboration
  • Opportunity to develop frameworks for emerging financial products
  • Engagement with management and stakeholders in valuation decision-making
  • Hands-on involvement with independent fund administrators for real-world problem solving
  • Chance to influence annual valuation policies and practices
  • Access to resources for professional development and certification advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary:
  • Work within the AWM (Asset & Wealth Management) Public Product Control team, which is responsible for oversight of equity, fixed income, alternatives and derivative valuation across mutual funds, separate accounts and hedge funds
  • Responsible for the price verification of investments; including fixed income, equity and derivatives
  • Interact with Controller's management, the portfolio management team and traders, as well as support areas such as Operations, Risk, Technology, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations

Principal responsibilities include the following:
  • Responsible for assisting in the price verification of fixed income securities, as well as over the counter ("OTC") derivative positions held in the portfolios, including interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, equity and FX options
  • Assist in the development of a valuation and price verification framework for newly traded securities, new funds and alternative products, in conjunction with key federation stakeholders (IT, Operations, Legal, Compliance, etc.) and the Portfolio Management/Trading teams
  • Regular interaction with independent fund administrators to resolve daily valuation questions for securities (equities, fixed income and OTC derivatives) held in daily mutual funds, which includes making fair valuation recommendations
  • Preparation of management reports and key valuation metrics for the Business, Controllers Management and Fund Boards
  • Coordinate an annual vendor due diligence process with independent third party pricing vendors and brokers
  • Responsible for reviewing and updating the Valuation Policy at least annually

Basic Qualifications:
  • Accounting, Economics or Finance degree preferred, but not required
  • CFA, CPA or work towards the designations preferred, but nor required
  • 2-5 years experience in the financial markets and the investment management industry is preferred
  • Requires a willingness and drive to understand valuation methods for the types of securities mentioned above
  • Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to take initiative and work efficiently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Desktop Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI Tools, including Copilot

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
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